Japan · 1972–present
Honda Civic
Maintenance Schedule & Service Guide
Recommended Oil
0W-20 full synthetic
Oil Change Interval
Every 5,000–7,500 miles or 12 months
Service schedule
Recommended intervals for the Honda Civic.
Oil & filter change5,000–7,500 mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation7,500 mi
Cabin air filter15,000 mi
Engine air filter30,000 mi
Spark plugs (iridium)90,000 mi
Brake fluidEvery 3 years
Coolant flush5 years or 60,000 mi
CVT fluid (if applicable)30,000 mi
DIY tips
- 01
Honda's Maintenance Minder calculates service needs from your driving — trust it over fixed mileage rules.
- 02
The 1.5T turbo engine (2016+) requires full synthetic only; do not use conventional oil.
- 03
Brake pads are a straightforward DIY — front pads take about an hour.
Reliability snapshot
Civics consistently rank top-5 for reliability. Annual maintenance costs average $370, well below the class.